On the nose our 2016 Chilean Merlot melds attractive hedgerow aromas with notes of cinnamon spice. Soft, plummy fruit comes to the fore on the palate with layers of intense blackberry fruit. The finish is deliciously rounded, smooth and fresh with a hint of sweet morello cherry. Incredibly versatile and very drinkable, this is quite simply the perfect all-rounder.Catriona Felstead MW - Wine Buyer

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Our 2017 Chablis comes from two separate vineyards in the village of Chichée, renowned for its classically steely character. The small but excellent 2017 vintage has given a wine with a harmonious balance between ripe orchard fruits and crisp, refreshing mineral notes. Fermented and raised completely in tank, this is a benchmark expression of Chablis, one which is equally at home as an aperitif or with seafood or a goats cheese salad.

If you’re yet to taste Dafni, you’re in for a treat. If you have tasted previous vintages, this wine will require no introduction – it’s among the most distinctive in the entire Berry Bros & Rudd range. Worldwide, there are just 15 hectares of Dafni under vine (the majority at the Lyrarakis estate) but expect that number to increase as winemakers tumble before its charms. Dafni ’16 combines the beguiling bay leaf and fennel aromas characteristic of the varietal with breath-taking freshness and purity of fruit – winemaker Miriam Ambouzer tells us ’16 yielded the highest quality fruit she’s seen in fifteen years at the estate. Try Dafni with salt and pepper squid or on its own as a stimulating aperitif.Will Heslop, Buyer. Berry Bros. & Rudd

The nose is perfumed and elegant, with notes of lime zest, subtle gooseberry and melon. On the palate the acidity is energetic and lively, gently tempered by the presence of a touch of Sémillon in the 2017 vintage (around two percent). Fennel and nettle notes complete the picture.Katherine Dart MW, Wine Buyer

The aromatics are scented, with layers of white peach, herbs and slate-inflected minerals. The palate is dry and bright with a slightest hint of residual sugar to balance the racy acidity. There is a richness to the fruit on the palate that is characteristic of the 2015 vintage. Long and refreshing, this wine will drink well now, but also reward ageing over the next 3-5 years.Katherine Dart MW – Wine Buyer, June 2017

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The family-run Lyrarakis estate has made a habit of rescuing indigenous grape varietals from the brink of extinction – first the remarkable, laurel-scented Dafni, now the equally characterful Plytó. Grown in the spectacular Psarades vineyard, which sits close to 500 metres altitude, this is the only 100% Plytó in commercial production anywhere on the planet. It has a dazzling yellow hue and subtle aromas of white flowers and orchard fruit. There’s an engaging saline lick and ‘olive pit’ bitterness to the finish, as well as the finesse and freshness that are hallmarks of the domaine. I enjoyed this at first sip, but fell in love with it over a plate of whitebait.Will Heslop - Wine Buyer

Until 31st August this product is discounted by 30%* Frédéric Mabileau works completely organically, hand-harvesting his grapes, sorting carefully and using gravity rather than a pump in order to minimise damage to his precious fruit. This cuvée is from the first parcel he bought in 1999: four hectares of 45-year-old vines planted on clay and gravel soils on a gentle slope in what was once a river bed. The name Racines means “roots” in French and refers to this parcel having been planted by Frédéric’s grandfather, Armand. In contrast to his Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil, this wine is richer and more structured with darker fruits and toasty vanilla notes courtesy of oak ageing in demi-muids. Drink now to 2020.Adam Bruntlett, Buyer, Berry Bros. & Rudd*Discount already applied to product price. No further discount will be applied at checkout.

Bele Casel is an artisan Prosecco producer; family-run, their small 10-hectare estate lies in a fiercely protected subzone called Asolo, where a key limestone element gives the wines a fragrant white-peach character. Prosecco is the perfect summer fizz, and this is an excellent example, with beautifully defined white peach and pear fruit, and a caressing rather than aggressive mousse. The Ferraro family make this wine in the classic “spumante” style, adding just enough cane sugar at the second fermentation stage to provide the bubbles and leave a well-judged 16g per litre of sugar (hence the “Extra Dry” rather than more austere “Brut” designation) that accentuates the fruit and acts as a foil to the natural acidity of the wine. Making a Bellini with this wine, whilst undoubtedly delicious, is almost a crime when it is so good “naked”. A deliciously soft and spritely white flower and greengage-fruited Prosecco with perfectly interwoven 16g residual sugar, so finishing off-dry.Edwin Dublin, London Shop

Dark berry fruits reminiscent of blackberry and cherry are layered with more savoury characteristics on the nose. Fresh acidity and supple tannins provide structure to the palate’s ripe fruit and lead to a long, fresh finish. Drink now to 2018.

Ch. Coutet is one of the largest Barsac properties and has been owned by the Baly family since 1977. Classified as a Sauternes Premier Cru Classé, Coutetis located in the south of the appellation. The wines are aromatically complex and lusciously concentrated.

Ch. Coutet is really pretty in 2013. It is rather light and more floral than many from this vintage and shows lots of engaging acidity. Focused, showing signs of dried apricots and even a little mango, this is very tasty wine indeed.

Juicy Merlot represents just over half the blend in ’14, with 46% Cabernet sauvignon and a dash a crunchy Cab Franc. Expect aromas of ripe black fruit, and a hint of cedar from one year in oak (25% new). Yields at Labadie are restricted, resulting in wines of impressive concentration, which age exceptionally well. Still, with its rounded tannins and refreshing acidity, this is difficult to resist now. Château Labadie, a standard-bearer for the Médoc AOC, was recently shortlisted for the Coupe des Crus Bourgeois du Médoc 2017.Will Heslop, Buyer, Berry Bros. & Rudd.

Prosecco is not generally revered for its status, albeit slightly unfairly. That said, the Valdobbiadene region is regarded as one of the best sources of Prosecco grapes, coming from vineyards 300 metres above sea-level. Here, the Glera (previously Prosecco) grape is blended with 15 percent Chardonnay by father-and-son team Eduardo and Paolo Trevisiol. The family tradition looks set to continue for many years to come, with Paolo’s son Dario already eyeing up his grandfather’s shoes as winemaker.

Until 31st January 2018 this product is discounted by 20% on the single bottle price. Discount already applied to product price, no further discount will be applied at checkout. Very well received in the restaurants of London and further afield, Laurent’s Gigondas does not sit at the tarry, rustic and tannic end of the spectrum. Its style is more inverse nostalgia, inclining towards an expression of dark cherry fruit, Asian spice, firm yet fine tannins and a generous mouth-feel. The 2015 excels in all of these areas. Drink 2019-2026. Simon Field MW-Wine Buyer

Flanking the evocatively named Dentelles de Montmirail, with vines on the equally evocative Plateau des Garrigues, La Bastide Saint Vincent is a delightful, family-owned wine domaine with 17th century origins. The unassuming Laurent Daniel never overworks his fruit and his fruit repays him with interest; a very subtle producer of supple wines. Laurent was happy with both quality and quantity in 2015 – a vintage which he compares, somewhat against the trend, to 2007.

The 2014 Beaumont has a straightforward blackberry and raspberry bouquet that feels a little subdued at the moment and needs a tad more harmony. The palate is medium-bodied with supple ripe tannin, solid and conservative yet with good density. It does not quite "flow" like the best vintages of this Haut-Médoc, but I suspect it will improve with another couple of years in bottle to soften its edges. Tasted September 2016. 88/100 Drinking window 2018-2027Neal Martin, The Wine Advocate, 28th October 2016

Blaufusser Lay is a single vineyard wine from vines grown on blue slates, which helps to create a more linear and taut expression of Riesling. There is a cool austerity to this wine with smoke, mineral and cool fruits. Alongside the crisp citrus characters is a nectarine richness and refreshing acidity. Certainly a wine that will improve with time, give it 5 years after the vintage if you can be patient.

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Dom breezily suggests drinking this young and without too much ceremony, but its purity and concentration are such that you’ll want to savour the second bottle, and perhaps lay down a third to see how it develops over the next year or two. While its cheerful, ripe fruit character indicates a warmer vintage, its freshness speaks of superior terroir and expert winemaking.Will Heslop - Wine Buyer

Frankland Estate Chardonnay is renowned for its millerandage (when you get a combination of large and small berries in the same bunch). This results in low yields and at Frankland results in incredible concentration in the final wine. Peach fruit, lemon pith and chalky minerality result in a wine that is fresh and lively, but also displaying great depth and intensity. Delicous to drink now, it will also continue to develop in bottle over the next 3-5 years.Katherine Dart MW, Wine Buyer

Classically Australian Semillon straight off the bat – lime zest, beeswax and even a touch of hay. Very taut on the palate with the citric element continuing to dominate at this stage but I expect the lanolin note and density will come through with some additional age. Very zippy at the moment, but this will mellow and flesh out over time. Another fine example from Moss Wood and further proof you can look beyond the Hunter Valley for Semillon. Drink 2018 to 2022+.Fergus Stewart, Private Account Manager

Although Constantia is more commonly known for its white varietals, Constantia Glen’s unique position, lying between a gap in the mountains, allows red grapes to mature perfectly here as they bask in an additional 1.5 hours’ sunlight every day. As such, Constantia Glen has made a name for its elegant, complex and beautifully-balanced Bordeaux blends which show exceptional value for money.

This Merlot-dominated blend is clear with a deep cherry colour. Cassis and smoky notes are evident on the nose. There is good freshness supporting ripe fruit and supple tannins on the palate. The finish of the wine is tight, focused and long.

Until 31st August this product is discounted by 30%* There are certain classics that should always be in the wine rack and now that ‘R’s have returned to months a good Chablis is vital for Autumn’s seafood. Delicious now, maybe even better over the coming months. From a 0.7 ha parcel of 50-year-old vines facing east-south, 1er Chablis is surely the best example of the influence of site on the quality of wine. A slightly richer colour than the 2016 Village and initially a little restrained, this soon opens to a broader nose of ripe pear and white peach. The real distinction however is the underlying chalky-talc character so beloved by the strongest advocates of terroir. Again, the absence of oak means the significant texture has been derived entirely from some 18 months on the fine lees resulting in concentration and length seldom delivered at this price.Jared Ehret, Private Account Manager*Discount already applied to product price. No further discount will be applied at checkout.

The older vines here date back to 1937. A fine, pale colour with the faintest green tint, this has a juicy, grapey luscious nose, a real treat. With good acidity, it has a little bit of heat but stays fresh behind thanks to some racy lime-juice notes. Drink 2018-2020.Jasper Morris MW, Wine Buyer

With prices in Burgundy still rising, even if often for understandable reasons, the appellations Bourgogne Blanc and Bourgogne Rouge are great places to look for affordable wines. You get the opportunity to drink wine from a top winemaker, from vines which are adjacent to the famous villages, and which will be accessible earlier. The 2005 Bourgognes Rouges are still delicious and youthful more than 10 years later, but most wines have been drinking well for a few years now.

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